Sharing and preserving research data is due in part to federal funding requirements mandating data archiving and preservation which involves making research findings and the data that supports them publicly available and ensuring their long-term accessibility and usability.
Sharing is also required by an increasing number of funders and publishers who seek to maximize the impact of research, ensure results are reproducible, and that sufficient information is included for the scholarly record.
This practice promotes transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in research. Repositories play a crucial role in facilitating data sharing and preservation by providing a stable platform for storage, access, and long-term management of research data.
